| Issue ID | 1193051 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10726364 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/07/14 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Passenger side rear leaf spring broke while driving on the freeway, almost puncturing gas tank according to the mechanic. The driver's side rear leaf spring broke while driving on city streets. I was advised by my mechanic that this was definitely an item that should not have failed and it is most likely due to defective part, as the metal layered leaf spring should not break. The mechanic advised that since the vehicle is not one that is driven in a manner of off roading, that the failed leaf spring was defective and something that should be investigated by the authorities perhaps, as a recall item. He advised that i should file a complaint and i have reviewed this site to determine that many others have had issue with the leaf springs breaking. Please investigate. Thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VALENCIA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5N1ED28T04CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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